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Hepatitis - ANSWERScontagious disease of the liver
Shock - ANSWERSoccurs when vital parts of the body ( brain, heart and lungs) do not
get enough blood
Cardiac Arrest - ANSWERSheart function and circulation stops. Resident is
unresponsive, no chest movement or pause.
Apnea - ANSWERSserves to relieve or alleviate symptoms
Generic name is also known as - ANSWERSofficial name
Systemic Effect - ANSWERSaffects the entire body
Adverse Effects - ANSWERSan undesired side effect or toxicity
Legend Medication - ANSWERSonly obtained with a prescription
What type if medication is absorbed the slowest? - ANSWERSOral Medication
Metabolism - ANSWERSsubstance is changed into a form that is more easily excreted
which organ metabolizes medication? - ANSWERSLiver
What is the agency of all controlled medication called? - ANSWERSDrug Enforcement
Agency (DEA)
Enteric-coated tablets - ANSWERSmedication are not recommended for crushing
Controlled substances have how many classifications - ANSWERSV
Apothecary units of measurement? - ANSWERSgrain and dram
Household units of measurement? - ANSWERSdrop and teaspoon
30 cc equals how many ounces - ANSWERS1 ounce
What type of medication treats and prevents nausea and vomiting? -
ANSWERSAntimetics